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To really understand this huge country needs at least three trips, Yangtze River cruise tour is ideally the first trip to get the first impression over this ancient and mysterious nation.

Day by Day Itinerary

Departure:

Great Wall of China

Day 01: Arrival in Beijing
You'll be picked up upon arrival at the Beijing Capital Airport and transferred to check into the hotel. The left hours of the day is free for individual activities. 

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza

Day 02: Beijing
You will be thrilled the whole day when you visit the Tiananmen Square - one of the largest and grandest city squares in the world; the Forbidden City of Ming and Qing Dynasties and the Temple of Heaven - once was the royal temple. The Beijing Duck Dinner is served as Welcome Dinner at a well-known restaurant. The cheering Peking Opera (the national opera) is scheduled as evening delight after dinner.  (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza

Day 03: Beijing
You will be accompanied by our local professional guide to one of the greatest world heritage sites - the Great Wall, Badaling section. Drive to escape the shopping site tourist restaurants near the Great Wall to have a decent meal -Sichuan food, for lunch. The visits continue to the Sacred Way and the Ming Tomb in the afternoon. You will sample Cantonese cuisine for dinner at a top restaurant in the Wangfujing Street, a la carte style.(B+L+D)

Accommodation: Crowne Plaza

Exciting pea-boat floating along the Shennong stream

Day 04: Beijing - Chongqing
After the morning duration at the Royal Garden - Summer Palace, head for Chongqing by afternoon flight, your local professional tour guide will expect you with comfortable transfer service. Have a brief city tour to the Panda House in Chongqing Zoo and enjoy the a la carte dinner at 4-star hotel, Holiday Inn Yangtze. Then board the deluxe  New Century cruise ship to stay overnight. As the ship departs from Chongqing at about 23:30, your relaxing Yangtze River cruise begins. (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Century Star  or Centruy Diamond  

Day 05: Chongqing - Fengdu
The river guide will give a brief introduction of the cruise and the schedule during the process after the breakfast. In the afternoon, you will meet the initial onshore excursion to the Snowy Jade Cave. The Captain's Welcome Party will be held tonight.  (B+L+D)

Yangtze Shennong stream excursion

Day 06: Badong - Xiling Gorge - Sandouping
The essential part of the Yangtze River cruise is coming today. You will appreciate the unique scenery of the Three Gorges. Qutang Gorge, the shortest but the grandest one. Wu Gorge is famous for its lofty peaks and mountains on the both sides. An interesting junk adventure along Shennong Stream will expect you here, which lasts about 3-4 hours. Then sail into the Xiling Gorge and pass the Five Level Ship Lock in the evening. (B+L+D)

Day 07: Yichang -Shanghai
Disembark for an excursion to the under constructed Three Gorges Dam. Then pack your luggage and complete check-out procedures. After having  lunch at the Yichang city, visit the Yichang Museum if time allows. Head for Shanghai by flight and your local professional tour guide will expect you with comfortable transfer service. (B+L)

Accommodation: Ramda Plaza Shanghai  

Shanghai Bund area

Day 08: Shanghai
The first stop of Shanghai is to visit the Shanghai Museum which houses large collections of historical items. Then go ahead to the famous Yuyuan Garden. After lunch, take a cruise tour on the Huangpu River. The Farewell Dinner is arranged at Central Hotel as the fitting finale to your discovery of China, the restaurant Wang Bao He in the hotel has a history of over 260 years and is the best place to serve Shanghai Cuisine. You will enjoy an amazing Portman Acrobatic Show at the Shanghai Centre Theatre.  (B+L+D)

Accommodation: Ramda Plaza Shanghai  

Day 09: Departure from Shanghai
Board your homebound flight. Comfortable private hotel-airport transfer is arranged according to your flight schedule.(B)

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